Could DoorDash’s New Discount Programs Pose a Revenue Challenge for Restaurants?
DoorDash believes it has the answer to the summer slowdown in restaurant traffic. The third-party platform recently began promoting two initiatives that offer deep discounts to consumers: Lunch Specials and Happy Hour. The company said these programs aim to drive...
Yum Brands Bets Big on Tech: Digital Sales Up and Voice AI Expansion Ahead
Yum Brands remains bullish on technology as a key driver of growth and operational efficiency. In its latest earnings call, the company, home to brands such as Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, shared its ambition to become “a leading digital restaurant company”...
Serve Robotics and Shake Shack: A Hollywood Romance in the Making
Touraj Parang is happy to discuss Shake Shack, the new partner for his company Serve Robotics, but he really wants to talk about John Mulaney. “Did you see his show ‘Everyone’s in LA’?” Parang asked during an interview. “We were prominently featured on each episode....
Evocalize Innovates Local Marketing with New Patent for Advanced Automation Platform
Evocalize, a local marketing automation company, has announced a new patent for its innovative digital marketing technology. The patent, titled “Techniques for Managing a Collaborative Data Management and Delivery Platform” highlights Evocalize’s advanced system...
DoorDash Adds Max Streaming, Joining Trend of Bundled Digital Offerings
DoorDash has announced a new perk for its DashPass members: access to Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming service. This move is part of a growing trend where online delivery platforms are bundling services in response to consumer demand for value and cost savings...
Ever Heard of Telematics? You Should. It Can Be a Key to Delivery Safety and Savings
Everyone knows a back-seat driver, that passenger who interjects opinions while in route. They’re annoying. But often right. Which is even more annoying. These days the back-seat commentator has moved to the front seat, and the feedback isn’t coming from a passenger...
Is There a Revenue Ceiling for Third-Party Delivery Providers?
DoorDash shared its second-quarter earnings performance last week and it was another boffo report, at least on the revenue side. Revenue went up 23 percent to $2.6 billion over a year ago. It lowered its net loss from $170 million to $157 million. And it received 635...
The On Demand Company Believes in a Hyper-Local Marketplace Approach
The On-Demand Company (TODC) wants to make your restaurant the talk of the town on third-party delivery platforms. “Our main business objective is to be the third-party marketing experts for brands,” said Ray Ali, TODC founder and CEO. The company works to enhance...
Linked Eats Acquires Sauce and Rounds Out AI-Driven Capabilities
It was just a month ago that Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) rolled out Linked Eats, its new tech stack offering, presented to help restaurants maximize delivery profits. VDC just buried that lede with the news that it has acquired Sauce Technologies, one of the leading...
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